Colorectal Cancer Home Screening Tests: Yale Medicine · CDC.gov · FOBT Tests · FIT Tests · FIT-DNA Tests · Screen NJ.org Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in both men and women and is the second leading cause of cancer death after lung cancer. Many colorectal cancers can be prevented through […]
Source: Cranbury Press A new support group that aims to help parents, grandparents and guardians whose child has struggled with substance abuse or addiction has been launched in central New Jersey. The “Parent Partnership” support group, which serves all of central New Jersey, meets in person every Monday at 7 p.m. in the basement of […]
Source: AdvertiserNewsNorth.com The Sussex County Division of Health is offering walk-in flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 20 at 201 Wheatsworth Road, Hamburg. No appointment is needed. The updated COVID-19 vaccine is free. For private payers, the regular flu vaccine costs $25 and the high-dose vaccine costs $65. There is […]
Source: Post Eagle The Clifton Health Department (CHD) has been awarded initial National Accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The accreditation process through the PHAB helps to ensure that the programs and services we provide are as responsive as possible to the needs of our community. Accreditation strengthens infrastructure and workforce development, ensuring […]
Source: Cape May County Hearald PART ONE As one might expect, a 125-year history spanning growth from a converted farmhouse to a healthcare system serving a community from 101 locations across five counties, comes with many trailblazers and firsts. For example, in February 1907 construction began on a new AtlantiCare building which had 150 beds, […]
Source: Cape May County Hearald In 1898, 11-year-old Gussie Johan fell off a horse-drawn wagon, broke his leg, and was admitted to the newly opened Atlantic City Hospital, where he was successfully treated. As AtlantiCare’s first hospital admission, Gussie launched 125 years of service defined by innovation, commitment, and care that meets the evolving needs […]